Marc Ellis (rugby footballer)
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| Marc Ellis | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Marc Christopher Gwynne Ellis | ||
| Date of birth | October 8 1971 | ||
| Place of birth |  Wellington, New Zealand |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 82 kg (12 st 13 lb) | ||
| School | Wellington College | ||
| College | University of Otago | ||
| Rugby league career | |||
| Position | Utility Back | ||
| Professional clubs | Caps | (points) | |
| 1996–1997 | Auckland Warriors | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Utility Back | ||
| All Black No. | 926 | ||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| –1995 1998–2000 |
Otago North Harbour |
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| Super Rugby | Caps | (points) | |
| 1999 2000 |
Auckland Blues Highlanders |
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| National team(s) | Caps | (points) | |
| 1992–1993, 1995 | New Zealand | 8 | (55) |
Marc Christopher Gwynne Ellis (born October 8, 1971) is a former New Zealand rugby league and rugby union player, businessman, and television presenter. His primary business interests are in Charlie's, a juice company. Ellis is a graduate of the University of Otago. He gained infamy in 2005 for purchasing drugs from a dealer who was under surveillance by the New Zealand Police.[1]
During the 1995 Rugby World Cup he scored 6 tries in a game against Japan, which is record for the most tries by an individual in a Rugby World Cup match.[2]
In 2006 he released his autobiography, Crossing the Line, which details all aspects of his life.[3]
[edit] Controversy
Ellis has long courted controversy.
- In 2005 he purchased ecstasy tablets from a drug dealer who was under surveillance by the New Zealand Police. Ellis was among many high-profile figures caught in the operation, code-named Aqua. His court appearance put an end to a poorly-kept secret, as despite the fact he had originally obtained name suppression, his identity was widely known by the New Zealand public. Ellis was fined $300.[1]
- November 15, 2007 Ellis detonated 600 kilos of explosives on top of Rangitoto Island, a nature reserve in Auckland harbor, as part of an elaborate marketing ploy for his latest business venture. This was widely regarded as callous as it was potentially harmful to the islands Native wildlife and forest. The New Zealand Department of Conservation described the stunt as "demoralising and very disappointing". There is a total fire ban on the island because of ecological significance. At the time of writing NZDOC was investigating Ellis and was looking at seeking further legal advice on whether it can take the matter to court.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Louisa Cleave. "Marc Ellis resigns from Charlie's, holds on to TV job", NZ Herald, 2005-08-27.
- ^ Player Records (RWC Overall). rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-12.
- ^ Linda Herrick. "Marc Ellis writes next chapter", NZ Herald, 2006-10-07.
- ^ "Ellis publicity stunt distresses residents", tvnz.co.nz, 2007-11-15.
[edit] External links
- The Listener 2004 Power List: Ellis is listed as no. 49. Retrieved 27 August 2005.
- Sports Comedy Shows and New Lad Culture in NZ. Retrieved 30 November 2006 from www.sportsfreak.co.nz.
- Marc Ellis joins the Hare Krishnas New Zealand Herald- May 27, 2007
- Marc Ellis at AllBlacks.com
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